---
title: Quickstart JetBrains (IntelliJ etc.)
sidebar_label: JetBrains (IntelliJ etc.)
---

import AddProvider from '../fragments/add-provider.mdx'

## Quickstart with JetBrains

Make sure you have installed [DevPod](../getting-started/install.mdx) on your system.

### Install Prerequisites

Make sure to install the following prerequisites:
* [Jetbrains IDE](https://www.jetbrains.com/)
* [Jetbrains Gateway](https://www.jetbrains.com/remote-development/gateway/)

### Add a Provider

<AddProvider />

### Start a Workspace

Navigate to 'Workspaces' > '+ Create'. Enter your project url or choose one of the quickstart examples. 

<figure>
<img src="/docs/media/create-workspace-repo.png" alt="DevPod Flow" />
  <figcaption>Create Workspace</figcaption>
</figure>

Make sure to select a JetBrains IDE under 'Default IDE'

<figure>
  <img src="/docs/media/create-workspace-jetbrains.png" alt="DevPod Flow" />
  <figcaption>Select IDE</figcaption>
</figure>

Then press 'Create Workspace'.

<figure>
  <img src="/docs/media/create-workspace-final-jetbrains.png" alt="DevPod Flow" />
  <figcaption>Create Workspace</figcaption>
</figure>

A new window appears showing DevPod starting the workspace. After the workspace was created, JetBrains Gateway should automatically open with a prefilled form for the workspace.

<figure>
  <img src="/docs/media/create-workspace-jetbrains-2.png" alt="DevPod Flow" />
  <figcaption>JetBrains Gateway opens automatically</figcaption>
</figure>

Press 'Check Connection and Continue' without changing any configuration. This should start the IDE in the workspace. After the IDE has been initialized, your JetBrains IDE should open up inside the workspace.

<figure>
  <img src="/docs/media/create-workspace-jetbrains-3.png" alt="DevPod Flow" />
  <figcaption>IDE opens within the workspace</figcaption>
</figure>

